Huntington Times

Marshall Libraries has announced a call for submissions for its 2025 art exhibit, which will be showcased in Drinko Library on the Marshall campus throughout the Spring 2025 semester. The theme of the exhibition is “Appalachian Innovation: Crafting the Future,” inviting members of both the Marshall community and the surrounding Appalachian region to participate by expressing their visions of the future through various forms of art, poetry, and craftsmanship.

“This exhibition serves as a platform for showcasing forward-thinking ideas and creative solutions that redefine Appalachia’s story as we move toward the future,” said Kacy Lovelace, an assistant professor and research and student success librarian at Marshall. “We encourage submissions that explore new perspectives, challenge conventions, and reimagine what is possible in our region.”

The library encourages diverse artistic expressions — from painting to sculpture to fibers to poetry — aiming to represent Appalachian identity and foster dialogue about innovation's role in shaping the region's collective future.

The deadline for electronic submissions is November 25. In-person submissions can be dropped off at Drinko Library between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on December 5, or between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on December 6. For more information, contact Kacy Lovelace at kacy.lovelace@marshall.edu or Michelle Alford at alford4@marshall.edu. Registration details are available at https://libguides.marshall.edu/libraryartexhibitions/2025.